Warehouse Associate | 1st Shift | Marshall, NC

About the Role

This position plays a supporting role in the shipping, receiving, and distribution department. The warehouse associate will receive, input, sort, load and unload products and perform various warehouse activities. Must pass a hands-on demonstration of proficiency operating mobile equipment during the interview process.

An ideal applicant will be highly skilled, consistently punctual, and enjoy working with a variety of skilled individuals who share similar values and goals.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 08:00 am - 4:30 pm. Flexibility required; schedule is subject to change based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Unload materials from incoming vehicles and stack them to assigned places
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment
• Load outbound trucks with correct inventory
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
• Transport raw materials to production workstations
• Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance
• Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs
• Check, verify, and fill customer invoices
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines
• Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities
• Keep warehouse clean and organized daily
• Follow GMP policy when in the production facility and encourage your team to do the same
• Understand SQF policies relating to pest control, visitors, allergen management, and cleaning and sanitation
• Demonstrate awareness of Management's Commitment to SQF and work towards Food Safety and Quality
• Report any food quality and safety problems to the Quality Assurance Manager for CAPA (corrective action, preventative action) logging and resolution
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma
• Warehouse experience, minimum 1 year (preferred)
• Forklift Certification strongly preferred
• Ability to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment in a safe manner
• Ability to navigate a variety of computer software applications; previous ERP experience a plus
• Able to be self-directed and stay until completion
• Fully capable of updating computer-generated inventories and documents
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Team player with attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Must be willing and able to work overtime, extended shifts, weekends, and schedule adjustments as required to support business operations

Work Environment

• 30-minute unpaid lunch break; two 15-minute paid breaks
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking
• Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl, climb, and reach at times
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs solo and 75 lbs shared

Benefits

• Health Insurance (80–90% of individual premium covered)
• Group Term Life Insurance (100% company-covered)
• Short-Term Disability (100% company-covered)
• Long-Term Disability (50% company-covered)
• Voluntary Dental, Vision, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• 9 Paid Holidays, PTO & Sick Time

Values

• Agility
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Lifelong Learning
• Community
• Gratitude